Be an Online Group Fitness STAR – Webinar Resources and Top Tips

CANFITPRO PRO TRAINER PANELISTS INCLUDE:
- Assata McKenzie (IG: @satalata_fitness & FB: Assata McKenzie)
- Beth Oldfield (FB: Beth Oldfield – Fitness Protrainer & IG: @betholdfield_protrainercanfit)
- Dawna Mensah (IG: @dawnamensah & FB: Dawna Mensah)
- Sabrina Gabrielli (IG: @ kickstartsab)
ZOOM CLASSES:
- Click here for Sharing Music on Zoom Instructions. Or, Click here to see a video tutorial on how to set up music on Zoom (around minute 3:00)
- Ensure that Mirror My Video is set to “on” – usually default. That way when you mirror image teach (left lead) your participants will be on their right
- You will notice lag/delay from the timing of your movements to when your participants are moving. Practice to get used to this delay so you’re not thrown off
- Add class participants as contacts in Zoom so you can easily email directly from Zoom in case of tech issues (saves time and hassle)
- You can record classes and share the replay video with participants to access in Zoom. You can even set an expiry date for the recording
- Use the Waiting Room feature to help you keep your classes and participants secure. You can opt to have a password as well
IGTV / FACEBOOK LIVE CLASSES:
- Opportunities to be discovered by more people! Build a following of participants outside of your geographic area
- Most people are already familiar with social media, making it easier to overcome potential tech barriers of learning a new platform
AUDIO / MIC:
- Powerbeats Pro
- Loopback App
- Zoom Original Sound allows you to preserve the sound from your microphone without using Zoom’s echo cancellation and audio-enhancing features
- Shotgun Mic
VIDEO:
- Connect laptop to large Smart TV with an HDMI cable or use a projector to expand Zoom Gallery View in order to see participants more clearly. If there are more than 25 participants, you’ll need to cycle between screen 1 and screen 2 to see them all
- EpocCam HD Webcam App for better video quality
MUSIC:
- Blog: Music for Online Workouts and Classes
- ENTANDEM Music Licensing
- Using royalty-free music, licensed for livestream videos, instead of original artist music will ensure your social media accounts aren’t frozen when teaching on IGTV and Facebook Live
LIGHTING:
- Selfie Ring
- Lighting Kit
- Natural lighting works great too! Have a window in front of you
LIABILITY & PARTICIPANT ONBOARDING:
- Ensure your insurance covers you for online classes/training. Gallagher is canfitpro’s preferred insurance provider
- Blog: Shifting Your Services Online— How To Protect Your Business & Your Clients
- PAR-Q+
- All panelists take class registrations from participants contacting them directly via social media, text message, or email
- Send a waiver and PAR-Q+ form. Review it once the participant completes/returns it. Knowing your participant health history allows you to provide custom modifications and better plan your workouts
- Instruct participants to send an email money transfer for the cost of your classes. Most panelists offer monthly subscriptions ranging in price from $20-$50/month
- You can also use PayPal direct payment links to accept payment
- Zoom link is sent to registered participants the day of, or day before class
MARKETING:
- Most use Facebook and Instagram to advertise. Many new participants have come from word of mouth
- Ask participants for testimonials, Facebook, and Google reviews
- Be authentic in all your marketing and how you show up to teach your classes. Let your unique personality shine through
COMMUNITY BUILDING:
- Build rapport with your participant by chatting on video before you begin the class
- Consider a “coffee hour” or social time after class where the group can chat together
- Private Facebook Group for your participants so you can engage outside of class and encourage participant friendships
ON-CAMERA PRESENCE & OTHER TECH TIPS:
- Keep internet stable! Turn-off all other Wi-Fi devices, plug laptop into your ethernet cable, or use a Wi-Fi extender. Shut down app notifications
- Tripod to hold mic and camera
- Practice with friends and family – ensure your body is in the frame, you can be heard, your music is high quality